Springfield Tang shims

[mrclark303]

Hi,does anyone have a source for the original Springfield tang shims?

Failing that, if someone has one, could they possibly give me the measurements?

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[Randy A]

Not aware of originals, but unit armorers did make and install many (should be legal, but theyre not). Easy to make, use a strip of paper laid in the inlet and press it in the impression with the pencil eraser. Remove and trim for a template then transfer to correct thickness hardwood shim. Note, punch hole first, then trim the rest, they split otherwise. Glue in place an stain/BLO inlet.

[Chuckindenver]

i have some, will have to look for them. they are still in a packasge

[mrclark303]

Cheers Chuck, I await with interest.
Randy, many thanks for the information.

[Chuckindenver]

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[browningautorifle]

Are these issue Chuck?

[mrclark303]

Nice one Chuck, if you are thinking of thinning the herd, let me know.

[Chuckindenver]

these were in the G.I. package when I got them

[browningautorifle]

Another small part we haven't seen around here.

[mrclark303]

I can quite understand if you want to keep them, rare things these days, but I would appreciate the measurements when you get a chance (including depth) so I can make a couple.